Comments | privatexenemy: returning home

privatexenemy

returning home

Dec 11, 2006 23:30

Genre: original
Rated: G
Started: 14.08.2006
Ended: 11.12.2006
Author’s Note: Semi-autobiographical, I had this urge to record some sentiments when I traveled back to Asia after my high school career. I had a hard time writing this, a hard time figuring out how to craft this into something that would be interesting, yet decent enough that I would ( Read more... )

cultural, original

Comments 8

....wow... shinei December 12 2006, 05:25:33 UTC

You truly have a way with words. I could almost feel the emotions and see the memories that you so masterfully portray in your semi-autobiography.
I wouldn't mind writing more ^_^

Re: ....wow... shinei December 12 2006, 05:26:08 UTC

I mean reading more, argh, stupid LJ wouldn't let me edit it

Re: ....wow... privatexenemy December 12 2006, 09:02:26 UTC

Thanks. Haha. It was written on whim after a lot of contemplation. Thank you for reading and I'll think about maybe doing some more writing that isn't exactly fandom related. ♥

afterburn January 8 2007, 07:43:32 UTC

Oh wow, this was really... I don't want to say "deep" because that word is so vague and bothers me. But it really was. I had been meaning to read this for such a long time and finally got around to it due to insomnia--yay!

You say its autobiographical, so jeez, I'm not sure of what to say. Except that family fueds are way nastier than anything I've ever seen. They hurt a lot.

This was so well written, just like all of your fics, but this one especially touched me because it wasn't a fandom fic. Your writing never ceases to amaze!

privatexenemy January 8 2007, 18:20:54 UTC

Thank you. Yeah, I wanted to write something more introspective and well, somethign that would reflect the not so glamorous part of family life. Thanks for reading this, especially since this one isn't tied to any fandom, which we both know tend to drive people to read. Thanks!

Haha.. by the way, you should take care of yourself as well -- too little sleep isn't good for you. I'm saying this because I didn't get enough sleep last semester and my body paid for it dearly when I got home.

afterburn January 9 2007, 06:20:57 UTC

Good writing drives me to read. :D

And thanks for the caring. I just couldn't seem to sleep last night for reasons I may never know. But I value sleep very much!

antinostalgic May 23 2009, 22:11:08 UTC

Late comment, but I've to say it! :P

You should consider publishing your work, or at least make a printed compilation of it. This is as well-written as your fandom entries. The part about family wishing you to bend to their will really drives home. It's sad that the burden of their wishes will always be there no matter where we are. I guess that is why I will always cherish my 2-month escape to the UK last year. It was pure bliss, not having to worry about family for just a short while.

privatexenemy May 24 2009, 01:33:55 UTC

Haha, it's all good. :)

I actually forgot that this was still here! It's hard to believe that I wrote this when I was 19! You hit everything on its mark. I think that the one thing about being in an Asian family, especially a traditional one is that a lot of the family members want you to do everything just as they have done. I don't blame you for going to the UK! Thankfully, things have calmed down a bit. Actually a bit ironically, the next year, I went to Hong Kong and my grandfather and I made our peace and he gave me his blessings to do what I wanted. I was very shocked, but felt very grateful at the same time.

As for publishing, I actually haven't thought about that even though I enjoyed writing a lot. I will have to consider what you recommended -- I am flattered that you think this is well-written... because back then, I remember thinking, "what have I done?!"